Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are very serious illnesses that can impact anyone, but people with certain chronic health conditions are particularly vulnerable. However, unlike many other illnesses, heat-related illnesses are almost completely preventabl...
Farming is one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States. The rate of injury for agricultural workers is 40% higher than for all other types of work. Furthermore, estimates suggest that injuries resulting in amputations are “2.5 times more li...
This fact sheet describes sources of back pain for those working in agriculture, and suggests devices and equipment that can replace the need to do repetitive manual lifting that often causes back injuries.,
